India Kawasaki has
announced the launch of the 2019 Versys 650 with a new colour scheme for a
price of INR 6,69,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The two-wheeler brand has worked to
deliver the multi-purpose motorcycle to their respective buyers on the
auspicious days during the season.
The Kawasaki Versys
650 now is available in Metallic moondust grey / metallic flat Spark Black
colour. The MY2019 update brings no mechanical changes. The motorcycle retains
its sharp styling accompanied by touring friendly ergonomics. It uses the 649
cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve engine that is tuned to churn
out 69 PS of maximum power at 8,500 rpm and 64 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm.
The engine is paired to a six-speed gearbox.
A 41 mm inverted
telescopic fork with adjustable rebound damping and preload at the front and an
offset laydown single-shock with remote spring preload adjustability at the rear
perform the suspension tasks. Twin semi-floating 300 mm petal discs at the
front with dual 2-piston callipers at the front and single 250 mm petal disc
with a single-piston calliper at the rear perform the anchoring tasks.
Bookings for the
new Kawasaki Versys 650 are now open. The motorcycle will compete against its
new rival in the Indian market, the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT, which comes equipped
with more off-road ready.
Mechanical
specifications of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT include a 645 cc 90-degree V-twin,
liquid-cooled engine that delivers a maximum power of 70 bhp at 8,800 rpm and
peak torque of 62 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed
transmission. The direct rival costs INR 7.46 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
